IT Onsite Specialist - Pekin, Illinois

FLSmidth; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSmidth in Pekin, Illinois seeks an IT Onsite Support Specialist to provide hands-on Level 2 IT support at the local site, resolving issues that require physical presence and maintaining workplace technology and assets.

The role collaborates with Global IT, network and security teams, and external vendors, supports onboarding/offboarding, and ensures service levels through proactive documentation, clear communication, and a strong customer‑focus while working 100% onsite with occasional

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in IT support or desktop support.
• Experience providing onsite enterprise IT support and resolving hardware/software issues.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365, mobile devices, printers, and workplace technology.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts, connectivity troubleshooting, cabling, and network equipment.
• Experience with ITSM tools, preferably ServiceNow, and IT asset management processes.
• Understand asset lifecycle management and inventory control (CMDB).
• Excellent English communication and ability to work onsite with local language.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and own issues through resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with remote IT teams and external vendors.
• Professional, customer-focused approach to supporting employees and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Level 2 onsite support for hardware, software, connectivity, mobile devices, printers, meeting rooms, and workplace technology.
• Resolve incidents and service requests through ServiceNow while meeting service levels and documenting tickets.
• Maintain site IT readiness by ensuring end-user devices and local tech remain operational.
• Perform hands-on activities for Global IT teams, including equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Manage IT assets and inventory, including deployment, recovery, audits, and lifecycle activities.
• Support onboarding and offboarding by deploying and securing IT equipment.
• Coordinate with remote IT teams and vendors for complex issues requiring external resources.
• Support IT projects, site surveys, and office moves with onsite presence.
• Maintain knowledge articles and identify opportunities to improve onsite support processes.

Skills

Onsite IT support experience

Independent worker

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma

Tools

ServiceNow

Windows

Microsoft 365

IT asset management systems

CMDB concepts

Job description

The IT Onsite Support Specialist provides hands‑on Level 2 IT support at assigned business locations, serving as the local extension of Global IT teams. The role is responsible for resolving technical issues that require physical presence, maintaining site technology and operational readiness, managing IT assets, and supporting employee onboarding and offboarding. This position also provides hands‑on assistance to Network, Platform, Security, and Workplace teams and coordinates with remote teams and external vendors when additional support is required.

We are looking for a hands‑on IT professional who combines strong technical troubleshooting skills with a customer‑focused mindset and the ability to work independently in a business environment. The ideal candidate takes ownership of issues, communicates effectively with users and technical teams, and is comfortable working across different areas of IT to deliver reliable onsite support.

Your responsibilities

• Deliver Level 2 onsite support for hardware, software, connectivity, mobile devices, printers, meeting rooms, and workplace technology.
• Resolve incidents and service requests through ServiceNow while meeting established service levels and maintaining clear ticket documentation.
• Maintain site IT readiness by ensuring end-user devices, meeting room technology, printers, network equipment, and other local technology remain operational.
• Execute hands‑on activities for Global IT teams, including equipment installation, replacement, troubleshooting, cabling, rack and stack, reboots, and other physical infrastructure activities.
• Manage IT assets and inventory, including receiving, deployment, recovery, stock management, audits, and lifecycle activities.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding by preparing, deploying, recovering, reimaging, and securing IT equipment.
• Coordinate with remote IT teams and vendors to resolve complex technical issues and complete activities requiring additional expertise or external resources.
• Support IT projects, site surveys, office moves, infrastructure activities, and other initiatives requiring onsite technical presence.
• Maintain knowledge articles, procedures, and documentation while identifying opportunities to improve onsite support processes and service quality.

What you bring

• Bring 3–5 years of experience in IT support, desktop support, or a related technical role.
• Demonstrate experience providing onsite enterprise IT support and resolving hardware and software issues.
• Apply strong knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, and workplace technology.
• Understand basic networking concepts, connectivity troubleshooting, cabling, and network equipment.
• Demonstrate experience with ITSM tools, preferably ServiceNow, and IT asset management processes.
• Understand asset lifecycle management, inventory control, and CMDB principles.
• Communicate effectively in English and the local language.
• Work independently, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of technical issues through resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with remote IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Maintain a professional, customer‑focused approach when supporting employees and business operations.
• Hold an Associate Degree, technical diploma, or equivalent technical experience.
• Flexibility to work fully onsite (100% presential), with occasional travel to regional sites as required

What we offer

• Gain international exposure by collaborating with Global IT teams and colleagues across multiple countries.
• Develop your technical skills through hands‑on experience with enterprise technologies and diverse IT environments.
• Build your career within a global organization with opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise directly contributes to business operations.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of technologies, projects, and IT functions.
• Be part of an inclusive workplace that values collaboration, diversity, and different perspectives.
• Enjoy competitive local-market compensation and benefits.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers